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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside
The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside
Aine Pierre

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief

Aine Pierre is now in her fourth year as an Eastside contributor and her 17th year of nerd-dom. When she’s not in F087 debating the opinion editors, you can find her reciting Vergil, chasing a story, or badly playing the guitar. Aine enjoys the company of her two cats, Alex and Sylvia ,her dog, Fig, and the occasional human being. 

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The march's organizers survey the growing crowd.

GALLERY: Photos from the Cherry Hill ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protest

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2020
Check out where your friends will be attending college next year on this nifty map!

Class of 2020 College Commitment Map

Jacob Graff, Amanda Merovitz, Aine Pierre, Eli Weitzman, and Angelina Witting
June 4, 2020
Mr. Kartikka Masala (Kartik Pejavara)

Mr. Kartikka Masala (Kartik Pejavara)

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2020
The 2020 Mr. East contestants cannot wait to show off their acts for the first ever virtual Mr. East competition.

Let’s meet the contestants for Mr. East 2020!

Remy Abrams, Alexa Atlas, Jacy Dickstein, Max Gaffin, Lily Lazarus, Isabella Levin, Jessica Levin, Aine Pierre, Lauren Smith, Lalitha Viswanathan, and Angelina Witting
May 25, 2020
Cherry Hill has recently been offering free lunches to families in the district due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How free meals came to Cherry Hill

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
Throughout Monday, May 4, Eastside followed the story of the official cancellation of in-person classes in the state of New Jersey.

LIVEBLOG: The Day School Was Cancelled

Aine Pierre and Eli Weitzman
May 4, 2020
An overhead view of Aine's delicious pancakes topped in tasty syrup.

The Perfect Vegan Quarantine Pancakes

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2020
Families around the world continue to celebrate Passover even when quarantined.

COLUMN: Passover, plagues, and the meaning of freedom

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
With the uncertainty of school due to the coronavirus, CHPS Superintendant Dr. Joe Meloche clears the air.

Meloche talks Coronavirus, Continuity of Learning Plan as first remote learning week draws to a close

Aine Pierre and Eli Weitzman
March 20, 2020
As panic spreads from COVID-19, local stores become ransacked from panic buying.

Pandemonium: East’s grocery store employees share their perspectives on the COVID-19 crisis

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2020
Revolting children in a revolting world: youth activism in America

Revolting children in a revolting world: youth activism in America

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
March 14, 2020

Midterm Overview

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
March 14, 2020

How programs for kids with Autism differ at Cherry Hill East and West?

Aine Pierre, Eastside News/Features Editor
March 14, 2020

Opinion: Don’t Overlook Uber’s Dark Underbelly

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
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PODCAST: Morning After the Primaries (Episode 1: Iowa)

Aine Pierre and Aiden Rood
February 5, 2020
New Jersey should move up its Primary Elections.

Pro Republica: New Jersey should move its primary up

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2020
A Ride Around with Uber

A Ride Around with Uber

Defne Alpdogan, Remy Abrams, Jacy Dickstein, Jiseon Lee, Aine Pierre, and Eli Weitzman
December 6, 2019
Crimson the Cougar poses at the center of a dispirited crowd.

PHOTOS & COLUMN: A pep rally sorely lacking in pep

Aine Pierre and Andrew Maier
November 27, 2019
The Class of 2020 poses in their dance shirts.

VIDEOS: Seniors win the spirit week dance competition

Aine Pierre, Giana Maccarella, Nate Pullano, and Lily Yudis
November 27, 2019
East implements new bathroom policy

East administration introduces new bathroom policy

Aine Pierre, Eastside Editor in Chief
November 13, 2019
East student body president Oliver Adler ('20) speaking at the August 27th board meeting on behalf of the East SGA.

“Children need to eat” — Nine Takeaways from Tuesday’s Fiery BOE Meeting

Aine Pierre, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Shining a Light on Mental Illness

Shining a Light on Mental Illness

Giana Maccarella, Henry Nolan, Dakota Rosen, Aine Pierre, Samantha Roehl, Sophia Liang, and Eli Weitzman
May 15, 2019
Mr. Ramen Empire (Vincent Velasco)

Mr. Ramen Empire (Vincent Velasco)

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
April 1, 2019
The Mr. East Chairladies

The Mr. East Chairladies

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
April 1, 2019
The Horoscopes of Mr. East

The Horoscopes of Mr. East

Sophia Sitnick and Aine Pierre
April 1, 2019
Let's meet the contestants for Mr. East 2019!

Let’s meet the contestants for Mr. East 2019!

Aine Pierre, Ali Koenig, Defne Alpdogan, Giana Maccarella, Henry Nolan, Jacob Graff, Jacob Kernis, Jiseon Lee, Julia Benedetto, Karissa Murray, Sarah Zheng, Sophie Levine, Sophia Liang, Sophia Sitnick, and Eli Weitzman
April 1, 2019
Kim speaks to students about his experiences as a public servant.

Andy Kim (‘00) returns to East to talk to students

Ilana Arougheti and Aine Pierre
March 22, 2019
Zapotitla helped create the first girls wrestling team at East.

Girls’ Wrestling Team, led by Sapjah Zapotitla (‘22), finds spirit in inaugural season

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
March 17, 2019
Aine tries to learn a new language

Aine tries to learn a new language

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
January 20, 2019
Cherry Hill residents gathered at Estelle Malberg Alternative School to discuss the bond referendum.

Cherry Hill voters completely reject $211 million bond, dealing a defeat to BOE

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
December 14, 2018
The junior class faces the senior class during the tug of war event during the pep rally.

Seniors win spirit week and teachers boogie at annual spirit week pep rally

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
November 21, 2018
The East PTA discussed a variety of topics, including fundraising and project graduation.

East PTA holds meeting, discusses Bond 2018

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
November 21, 2018
The election, which took place November 6, saw the three winning candidates: Sally Tong, David Rossi and Laurie Neary, run on a group ticket.

Pro Republica Online: Coalitions shouldn’t be on the ballot in BOE races

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
November 16, 2018
Midterm Elections: The Generational Gap in American Politics

Midterm Elections: The Generational Gap in American Politics

Nafessa Jaigirdar, Aine Pierre, and Sophia Liang
November 2, 2018
"Where are you from?": The Immigrant Experience at East

“Where are you from?”: The Immigrant Experience at East

Defne Alpdogan, Giana Maccarella, Aine Pierre, Karissa Murray, Sam Grossman, Samantha Roehl, and Eli Weitzman
November 1, 2018
A woman pays her respects to the victims of Saturday's Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, PA.

Congregants, residents gather to heal at Temple Emanuel Service after anti-semitic massacre

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
October 30, 2018
Parents gather at the first PTA meeting of the year.

East PTA holds its first meeting of the year

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
September 29, 2018
False StopIt app report leads to shelter-in-place incident

False StopIt app report leads to shelter-in-place incident

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
September 11, 2018
Local journalism in N.J. is dying, and N.J.’s fix leaves much to be desired

Local journalism in N.J. is dying, and N.J.’s fix leaves much to be desired

Aine Pierre, Eastside News Editor
July 10, 2018
Exploring Autism in the Community

Exploring Autism in the Community

Aine Pierre, Nafessa Jaigirdar, Claire Joanson, Jon Calabrese, and Luke Shin
April 16, 2018
The 31st Annual Mr. East Competition

The 31st Annual Mr. East Competition

Nafessa Jaigirdar, Sophie Levine, Greg Rothkoff, Ilana Arougheti, Ali Koenig, Aine Pierre, and Claire Joanson
April 12, 2018
Philadelphia marches for its life

Philadelphia marches for its life

Ilana Arougheti and Aine Pierre
March 24, 2018
Dr. Joseph Meloche addresses parents and students.

At “Coffee with the Superintendent,” many parents address concerns over recent events in the district

Aine Pierre, Eastside News/Features Editor
February 27, 2018
Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the one who spearheaded the effort for the repeal.

Net Neutrality dissolution could be catastrophic

Aine Pierre, Eastside News-Features Editor
December 18, 2017
The Senior Class wins this year's Spirit Week Competition.

Seniors Sail to Victory, Pie Sails into Doctor Perry’s Face at Annual Pep Rally

Aine Pierre, Eastside News/Features Editor
November 22, 2017
Eight people are killed after a man intentionally drives his truck down a bicycle lane in what is yet another act of terror.

Terrorist Attacks Hit Five Blocks from Trade Center, 87 miles from East

Aine Pierre
October 31, 2017
Say Hello to East's Newest Faculty Members

Say Hello to East’s Newest Faculty Members

Ilana Arougheti, Ali Koenig, Giana Maccarella, Karissa Murray, Aine Pierre, and Liam Reilly
October 31, 2017
Mr. Hall retires after 23 years of serving at East

Mr. Hall retires after 23 years of serving at East

Aine Pierre, Eastside News/Features Editor
October 23, 2017

How do we go forward? East Students speak up regarding the Las Vegas Massacre

Aine Pierre, Eastside News/Features Editor
October 7, 2017
Charlottesville vigil held in Collingswood

Charlottesville vigil held in Collingswood

Aine Pierre, Eastside News/Features Editor
August 16, 2017
PATCO's Phantom Station may be returning.

PATCO’s ‘Phantom Station’ could make comeback

Aine Pierre, Eastside News/Features Editor
July 30, 2017
Scaramucci in the White House.

Scaramucci named White House Communications Director

Aine Pierre, News/Features Editor
July 21, 2017
Judge smiles with his trophy.

Aaron Judge wins 2017 Home Run Derby in Miami

Aine Pierre, News/Features Editor
July 10, 2017
Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen in the election.

Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election

Aine Pierre, Eastside Staff
May 8, 2017
2020 Vision: The Future of the Democrats

2020 Vision: The Future of the Democrats

Aine Pierre, Eastside Staff
March 26, 2017
Although the nation has undergone great improvement in terms of equality, the Schuyler sisters prove that work still needs to be done.

“And Sisterhood” is “America the Beautiful”

Aine Pierre, Eastside Staff
February 9, 2017
Senator Tim Kaine and Governor Mike Pence take to the stage Tuesday evening to defend their running mates.

Governor Pence and Senator Kaine engage in a heated debate Tuesday night

Aine Pierre, Eastside Staff
October 25, 2016
Former Detective Lieutenant, Kevin Faller joins East Campus Police

Former Detective Lieutenant, Kevin Faller joins East Campus Police

Aine Pierre, Eastside Staff
October 17, 2016
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